Lessons 13-14

Question 1

altruism

Answer 1

n. putting of other’s well-being ahead of one’s own; unselfishness

Question 2

concurrent

Answer 2

adj. taking place at the same time; simultaneous

Question 3

context

Answer 3

n. circumstances in which something exists or occurs; surroundings of a word or phrase in a spoken or written passage

Question 4

crass

Answer 4

adj. lacking delicacy or sensitivity; gross

Question 5

cuisine

Answer 5

n. style of cooking

Question 6

debase

Answer 6

v. lower the quality, character, or status of, devalue

Question 7

enjoin

Answer 7

v. direct or command; forbid or prohibit

Question 8

extemporaneous

Answer 8

adj. composed or performed on the spur of the moment, with little or no planning

Question 9

genesis

Answer 9

n. origin, creation, beginning

Question 10

libation

Answer 10

n. liquid, especially when poured as an offering or drunk as part of a ceremony

Question 11

malaise

Answer 11

n. vague feeling of uneasiness or unwellness

Question 12

platitude

Answer 12

n. thought or remark that is dull or trite

Question 13

reconcile

Answer 13

v. reestablish an amicable relationship; bring to quiet submission; bring into harmony or agreement

Question 14

sunder

Answer 14

v. break or force apart; sever

Question 15

travail

Answer 15

n. activity that is arduous and burdensome; toil; suffering or anguish

Question 16

abeyance

Answer 16

n. state of (usually temporary) inactivity or suspension

Question 17

buttress

Answer 17

n. projecting structure that supports a wall or building; anything that supports or protects
v. support or strengthen

Question 18

commensurate

Answer 18

adj. corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate; of equal value

Question 19

dilatory

Answer 19

adj. slow to act or respond; delaying, tardy

Question 20

ecumenical

Answer 20

adj. universal; inclusive, especially concerning religious matters

Question 21

facade

Answer 21

n. front or face of a building; superficial appearance; illusion

Question 22

gargoyle

Answer 22

n. grotesque stone figure used as a decorative feature on a building or as an ornament; spout projecting

Question 23

moot

Answer 23

v, debate, suggest, discuss

adj. deprived of significance; irrelevant

Question 24

pinnacle

Answer 24

n. tall, slender, pointed top; peak; highest point of achievement

Question 25

requiem

Answer 25

n. funeral mass or service; musical composition honoring the dead

Question 26

sacrosanct

Answer 26

adj. highly sacred or holy; not to be violated

Question 27

sensuous

Answer 27

adj. coming from or acting on the senses; producing an agreeable effect on the senses

Question 28

tenet

Answer 28

n. principle or belief held to be true, especially by members of an organization

Question 29

transcend

Answer 29

v. go above the limits of; exceed or surpass

Question 30

venue

Answer 30

n. scene or locale of any action or event; place of alleged crime